Giselle Yeung discusses growing up in Houston, Texas, her parents being from Hong Kong, and what makes Houston feels like home. This interview was done in collaboration with the Asia Society Texas Center during Ancestor Quest - Oral History Project...

David Goldstein and Jill Jewitt interview former Mayor Louie Welch. Louie served as Mayor of the city of Houston from 1964 to 1973. Prior to that he served on the City council from 1950 to 1952, and then again from 1956 to 1962.

Sarah Walker discusses moving from Austin, Texas to Houston and the differences and similarities between the two. This interview was done in collaboration with the Asia Society Texas Center during Ancestor Quest - Oral History Project event held on...

Augustin Villagomez came to Houston in the 1920s. His first job was in the V.A. Hospital, working as an Order for cleaning rooms for 38 cents per hour. After saving some money, he went to Morelia to marry his girlfriend, Anavelia Rivera. They had 3...

Eleanor Tinsley talks about her years as president of the board of the Houston Independent School District, and as member of the city council.
She was involved in the school integration movement and was instrumental in the creation of the Houston...